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P119 KSL

1997 Rover 420

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 KSL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,988 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lip on front brake discs

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front floor corroded

bonnet catch not locking shut

Pass 17 Jan 2009 73,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front kick steps corroded

under chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2009 73,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front kick steps corroded

under chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside showing signs of corotion

Fail 26 Jan 2008 70,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside showing signs of corotion

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,254 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,254 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,136 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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P119 KSL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P119 KSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P119 KSL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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